Walk aims to eliminate Alzheimer's

Thousands of Orange County residents united Saturday in a movement to reclaim the future for millions at the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's.

This event is a great method to create awareness and get people from outside the county to participate for a great cause, according to Jim McAleer, CEO of Alzheimer's Association Orange County.

“The Walk to End Alzheimer's in Huntington Beach was a great step forward in the fight against Alzheimer's – raising over $250,000 – allowing the Alzheimer's Association to be able to provide much-needed care and support to people affected by the disease as well as fund critically needed Alzheimer's research,” he said. “People who were unable to participate in the Tustin and Huntington Beach Walks to End Alzheimer's can still join us at what promises to be the largest walk in our area – Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Saturday, November 16,” McAleer added.

In 2012, the Huntington Beach Walk raised $180,000, contributing to more than $51.8 million raised nationwide for care, support and research efforts for those impacted by Alzheimer's. Walk to End Alzheimer's participants will be able to learn more about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical trial enrollment and support programs and services.

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